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Trending Soul food restaurant in the United States

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Leading monthly increases · the United States
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69.8
#1

Guadalupe California

PAPA JAY'S SOUTHERN Q'ZINE

trending_up+58.1pts
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68.0
#2

Columbia South Carolina

Kiki's Chicken and Waffles

trending_up+51.4pts
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69.5
#3

Woodlyn Pennsylvania

Chef Reeky’s Cafe & Juice Bar

trending_up+50.2pts
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#4

Johnny Ray's Sultry Soul Food

place Silver Spring, Maryland

trending_up+48.3pts
64.8
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#5

Mama’s Soul Food

place Lakeland, Florida

trending_up+45.9pts
61.3
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#6

Doll's Kitchen

place Fresno, California

trending_up+45.4pts
60.5
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#7

Dels Kitchen

place Stonecrest, Georgia

trending_up+45.0pts
60.0
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#8

Clara's Kitchen

place Denton, Texas

trending_up+40.6pts
53.8
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#9

Als Soul Food

place Detroit, Michigan

trending_up+37.7pts
76.4
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#10

Chef Cindy

place Stockton, California

trending_up+36.2pts
61.6
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#11

Blue Skillet

place Lexington, Kentucky

trending_up+33.6pts
71.2
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#12

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food

place Bradenton, Florida

trending_up+33.4pts
63.7
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#13

Annie Lee's Bakery & Diner

place Jacksonville, Florida

trending_up+31.8pts
65.0
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#14

Washara's Soul BBQ & Soul Food, LLC

place Tacoma, Washington

trending_up+31.6pts
63.9
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#15

Khi & Eli Food For The Soul

place Springfield, Massachusetts

trending_up+29.2pts
71.5
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#16

Chip's Shrimp & Fish Shack

place Burton, Michigan

trending_up+29.2pts
69.2
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#17

grandmas

place Kansas City, Kansas

trending_up+29.0pts
50.3
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#18

Plush

place Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

trending_up+28.8pts
63.9
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#19

Xquisite Bar & Grill

place Montrose, Virginia

trending_up+27.5pts
52.9
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#20

Soul Delishaus

place Essex, Maryland

trending_up+26.3pts
50.8
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#21

Southern Magnolia Sweets & Eats

place Meridian, Mississippi

trending_up+25.0pts
61.0
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#22

El Timon Mexican Cuisine & Bar

place Merrillville, Indiana

trending_up+24.6pts
52.9
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#23

Hurst’s Restaurant and Seafood

place Kenner, Louisiana

trending_up+24.3pts
59.7
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#24

Estralita's Cafe / Carryout

place Westwego, Louisiana

trending_up+23.5pts
59.0
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#25

Florence's Restaurant | Soul

place Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

trending_up+22.9pts
70.7
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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